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Carlos Dave C. Dumaguit
My name is Dave and I am a PhD student in the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah. I am passionate about answering biological questions harnessing modern sequencing and computing technologies to unlock the secrets hidden within genomes, transcriptomes, and other large omics datasets. Some of my previous research interests include clinical psychology, men’s suicidality and depression, botany, and population genomics; currently, they revolve around diabetes metabolism and a family of sphingolipids- ceramides. When free, I enjoy volunteering as a musician and teacher. My avocations range from volleyball and rock climbing to Asian foods and gaming media.
Education
Ph.D. Student, Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Present - 2023
- Mentors: Scott Summers & William Holland
M.S. in Biological Sciences
Boise State University
Boise, ID, USA
2023 - 2021
- Major advisor: Sven Buerki
B.S. in Human Biology
Boise State University
Boise, ID, USA
2020 - 2016
- Minor in Psychology
- GPA: 3.79, Magna Cum Laude
Select Experiences
Graduate Student Researcher
Department of Biological Sciences, Boise State University
Boise, ID, USA
2023 - 2020
- Contributed to Sagebrush Genome Project
- https://H10svenbuerki.github.io/Sagebrush_Genome_Project/
- Conducted genome to phenome research for Master’s thesis project
GEM3 Summer Researcher
Department of Biological Sciences, Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID, USA
2023
- Summer Research Fellow (see awards section)
- Contributed to Summer field season looking at geospatial data for plants under ecological research focus.
- Trained and conducted genome estimation using BD FACSMelody cell sorter flow cytometry machine.
SARE Research Intern
Department of Biological Sciences, Boise State University
Boise, ID, USA
2020
- Summer Authentic Research Experience program intern, awarded through National Science Foundation Idaho EPSCoR Program (see awards section)
- Conducted research with Buerki Lab, learned applied scientific process, was instructed basics of bioinformatic research
Awards
Graduate Research Assistantship
Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, University of Utah
N/A
Present - 2023
- Stipend of $35,000 per academic year, plus a one-time allocation of $1000
- Full tuition waiver valued at approximately $31,700
NSF EPSCoR Post Bacccalaureate fellowship
National Science Foundation Idaho EPSCoR Program
N/A
2023
- Research internship with Boise State University & Idaho State University; awarded $9,000
- National Science Foundation award number OIA-1757324, GEM3 Genes by Environment, Modeling , Mechanisms, Mapping
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Boise State University
N/A
2023 - 2021
- Academic fee/tuition waiver, $12,000 stipend over academic year
FARE Fellowship Award
National Science Foundation Idaho EPSCoR Program
N/A
2020
- Awarded an educational stipend of $366.64 to cover the 1 credit VIP class entitled Genome2Phenome
- Fall Authentic Research Experience intern position; National Science Foundation award number OIA-1757324, GEM3 Genes by Environment, Modeling , Mechanisms, Mapping
SARE Award
National Science Foundation Idaho EPSCoR Program
N/A
2020
- Summer Authentic Research Award - $3000 stipend
- Summer term research internship position; National Science Foundation award number OIA-1757324, GEM3 Genes by Environment, Modeling , Mechanisms, Mapping
Presidential Scholarship
Boise State University
N/A
2018 - 2016
- $10,000 scholarship spread over four semesters ($2500 per semester)
Journal Publications
Ceramide Microdomains: The Major Influencers of the Sphingolipid Media Platform
Biochem Soc Trans, 2024 Jul 31:BST20231395
N/A
2024
- https://doi.org/10.1042/bst20231395
- Mariah Weber-Stout, Rebekah J. Nicholson, Carlos Dave Dumaguit, William L. Holland, and Scott A. Summers
Meta-Analysis Reveals Challenges and Gaps for Genome-to-Phenome
International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2022; 23(20):12297
N/A
2022
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms232012297
- Anthony E. Melton, Stephanie J. Galla, Carlos Dave C. Dumaguit, John M. A. Wojahn, Stephen Novak, Marcelo Serpe, Peggy Martinez, Sven Buerki
A haploid pseudo-chromosome genome assembly for a keystone sagebrush species of western North American rangelands
G3 Genes|Genomes|Genetics, Volume 12, Issue 7, July 2022
N/A
2022
- https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkac122
- Anthony E Melton, Andrew W Child, Richard S Beard, Jr, Carlos Dave C Dumaguit, Jennifer S Forbey, Matthew Germino, Marie-Anne de Graaff, Andrew Kliskey, Ilia J Leitch, Peggy Martinez, Stephen J Novak, Jaume Pellicer, Bryce A Richardson, Desiree Self, Marcelo Serpe, Sven Buerki
Presentations
Collaboration and Integration Across Scales, Species, and Studies: Graduate Student Perspectives: A Genome to Phenome investigation of a keystone sagebrush species
Ecological Society of America, Annual Meeting 2023
Portland, OR, USA
2023
- Inspire Session
- Various researchers group presentation
Effects of genome size and legacy shrub removal on plant assemblages in the sagebrush steppe
Virtual Idaho Conference on Undergraduate research
N/A
2023
- Saige L. Jeffs, Delaney F. Hyer, Treyton S. Harris, Carlos Dave C. Dumaguit, Joshua B. Grinath, Kathryn G. Turner
Understanding effects of genome size and legacies of nitrogen addition on post-fire sagebrush steppe plant assemblages
Virtual Idaho Conference on Undergraduate research
N/A
2023
- Delaney F. Hyer, Saige L. Jeffs, Treyton S. Harris, Carlos Dave C. Dumaguit, Joshua B. Grinath
A genome to phenome investigation of sagebrush seedlings and drought survival (repeat presentation)
Boise State University Graduate Showcase
Boise, ID, USA
2023
- Carlos Dave Dumaguit, Stephanie Rood, Walker Morales, Anthony Melton, Peggy Martinez, & Sven Buerki
A genome to phenome investigation of sagebrush seedlings and drought survival
GEM3 Annual Conference
Boise, ID, USA
2022
- Carlos Dave Dumaguit, Stephanie Rood, Walker Morales, Anthony Melton, Peggy Martinez, & Sven Buerki
Predicting sustainability of sagebrush populations in a changing climate: Insights from a greenhouse experiment
Virtual Idaho Conference on Undergraduate research
N/A
2021
- Rood S, Morales W, Wojahn JMA, Melton A, Martinez P, Dumaguit CD, Buerki S.
When Math meets Biology: Characterizing stomatal clusters
Virtual Idaho Conference on Undergraduate research
N/A
2021
- Morales W, Rood S, Wojahn JMA, Melton A, Martinez P, Dumaguit CD, Buerki S.
Sagebrush under Stress: Tracing heat and drought survival with a genome to phenome approach
NSF Virtual Site Visit
N/A
2021
- Carlos Dave C. Dumaguit
- https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/icur/2022/poster_session/53/
Mining Gems in Literature and Genomes: a Proof of Concept in Artemisia tridentata
VIP Symposium
Boise, ID, USA
2020
- Carlos Dave Contreras Dumaguit, Stephanie Joy Galla, Anthony Eli Melton, John Michael Wojahn, Peggy Martinez, Sven Cedric Buerki
Hot Takes: A Comprehensive Review of Genes That Help Plants Survive Drought
Idaho Conference of Undergraduate Research
N/A
2020
- Dumaguit, C.D., Shuey, A.J., Galla, S.J., Wojahn, M., Martinez, P., Rosato, J., &; Buerki, S.
Irritability: An Indicator of Depression and Suicidality in College Men
American Psychological Association
Washington, D.C., USA
2020
- Dumaguit, C.D., Genuchi, M.
Relationships Between Aggression, Homophobia, and Masculinity in College Men and Women
Rocky Mountain Psychology Association
Denver, CO, USA
2019
- Dumaguit, C.D., Merino, K., Genuchi, M..
Teaching Experience
Lab instructor for BIOL 192: Diversity of Life
Boise State University
Boise, ID, USA
2023 - 2021
- Teaching in undergraduate laboratories in a course covering organismal biology in an evolutionary context, including biodiversity, structure and function, reproduction, physiology, and morphology of viruses, prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plants, and animals
- Trained and worked in traditional classrooms, hybrid/hyflex, and hyper hybrid formats with a focus on classroom dissection and laboratory skills.
Teaching Assistant for ZOOL 301: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Boise State University
Boise, ID, USA
2022
- Teaching assistant to course covering the evolutionary development of vertebrate anatomy, fishes through mammals with a focus on form and function
- Aided in dissection of the shark, salamander, and cat plus demonstrations of other vertebrate type to investigate their forms and the functions of their anatomy, and focus on practical skills such as precise dissection and critical thinking
Teaching Assistant for BIOL 228: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Boise State University
Boise, ID, USA
2021
- Teaching assistant to the second in a two semester sequence for students whose career objectives require a thorough study of human anatomy and physiology
- This course covered the cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems as well as metabolism
- Full virtual learning semester due to COVID-19 pandemic
Learning assistant for PHYS 112: General Physics II
Boise State University
Boise, ID, USA
2020 - 2019
- Facilitated peer-peer learning for introductory physics course.
- Implemented Zoom virtual learning strategies (amid COVID-19 isolation procedures).
Work Experience
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
Department of Psychology, Boise State University
Boise, ID, USA
2020 - 2018
- Assisted in research project directed by Matthew Genuchi, Ph.D.
- Contributed to clinical research on Men, Masculinity, and Depression.
Starbucks Partner
Starbucks, Ten Mile & McMillan
Meridian, ID, USA
2020
- Provided customers with prompt service, quality beverages and products, and maintained a clean, comfortable environment amid varying stages of Idaho COVID guidelines.
- Promoted culture, values, and mission of Starbucks. Anticipated customer and store needs by constantly evaluating environment and customer cues.
Office Assistant
Boise State University Housing & Residence Life
Boise, ID, USA
2020 - 2019
- Aided residence hall front desk and resident director. Coordinated and led staff training for desk procedures.
- Revised residence hall policies, including package procedures, mail handling, and hall standards.
- Assisted residents with maintaining community policies and standards.
Psychological/Neuropsychological Assessment and Research Intern
Northwest Neurobehavioral Health Clinic
Meridian, ID, USA
2019
- Gained experience in a professional clinical psychological setting via observation, diagnosis and treatment, selection, administration and interpretation of tests and measures.
Developmental Technician
Gem State Developmental Center
Meridian, ID, USA
2019
- Provided medical, academic, habilitative support assisting developmental coordinators supervised by licensed - clinical social workers for developmentally disabled adults.
- Documented medical files and planned individual developmental learning plans unique to clients.
- Led community ventures and volunteer work with clients while simultaneously instructing clients in learning independent life skills.
Resident Assistant
Boise State University Housing & Residence Life
Boise, ID, USA
2019 - 2017
- Conducted conflict management, incident de-escalation, upheld community standards, and prepared objective reports. Worked in conjunction with multiple levels of Housing & Residence Life, Boise Police Department, emergency services, and other University parties.
- Provided resources and troubleshooting for residence halls as well as planned, marketed, and organized community events for Boise State campus.
- Nominated for National Residence Hall Honorary.
Music Minister
Diocese of Boise
Boise, ID, USA
2019 - 2017
- Coordinated with professional music minster with song selection and execution relevant to liturgical year. Led music events, worship, religious retreats, and Sunday liturgy at several Catholic Churches in the Diocese of Boise.
- Experienced with acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, upright bass, piano, percussion, and cantor/lead roles.